Pascal Wehrlein secured his second Formula E drivers' championship on Sunday [1].
The victory cements Wehrlein's status as one of the most successful drivers in the series' history. By winning his second title [1], he joins Jean-Eric Vergne as one of only two drivers to achieve the feat [7].
The championship was decided during the London E-Prix at the ExCeL Centre [2]. Despite the overall title win, Wehrlein struggled during the final race of the 2025-26 season [7]. He finished in 14th place [1] and earned zero points [1] in the season finale.
Wehrlein's ability to clinch the title without scoring in the final race was the result of a dominant season. He had amassed enough points in previous rounds to maintain his lead regardless of the outcome in London [2].
While Wehrlein celebrated the championship, British driver Taylor Barnard took the race victory [1]. The win was a historic milestone for the sport, as Barnard became the youngest race winner in Formula E history [2].
The event served as the conclusion to Season 12 of the electric racing series [7]. Barnard's performance provided a high-energy finish to the season, contrasting with the cautious trajectory Wehrlein followed to secure his trophy [2].
“Pascal Wehrlein joins Jean-Eric Vergne as one of only two two-time champions in Formula E.”
Wehrlein's championship win highlights a season of consistency over peak performance in the final act, while Taylor Barnard's record-breaking victory signals a generational shift in the driver lineup. The result reinforces Porsche's competitiveness in the electric series and establishes a new benchmark for young drivers entering the championship.
